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Comcast⁢ Reports Q3 Earnings: Peacock Subscribers Steady amidst broadband Losses

Philadelphia,PA – October 26,2023 – Comcast Corporation today announced its ‌third-quarter earnings,revealing a mixed​ financial picture marked by ⁤stable subscriber numbers for streaming service Peacock,continued losses in traditional cable and ⁣broadband,and a ‍strategic outlook that ⁤includes potential acquisitions in the streaming and studio spaces. The company is also preparing ‍for a meaningful ⁣restructuring, ⁢separating its media businesses into ‌two distinct entities.

The earnings ‍report signals a​ pivotal moment ⁢for Comcast as it navigates the evolving⁤ media landscape. The planned separation will see ‍NBC, Peacock,​ and the company’s ⁤studios grouped together,⁤ while cable brands‍ and digital assets like Golf Now and Rotten Tomatoes will form a ‍new company‍ called Versant. This strategic shift ​aims⁢ to ⁣unlock ⁣value and allow each business to ⁢focus ⁣on⁣ its respective growth opportunities. The changes come as‌ Michael Cavanagh prepares ⁣to be elevated⁣ to co-CEO alongside Brian Roberts in the new year.

Peacock Performance and Sports ⁤Strategy

Comcast highlighted the importance of ⁢sports in driving ​its media business post-Versant ​spin. We’re proud⁢ of the sports portfolio we’ve built. Each⁢ property adds value across our⁢ entire⁣ media ecosystem, driving NBC distribution, ​helping Peacock ⁤attract and retain subscribers, and powering our advertising business, stated ‌Cavanagh during the company’s earnings call.he⁣ emphasized that live ⁢sports continue to⁣ deliver strong viewership and ad performance across both⁣ broadcast and streaming platforms, and that ​Peacock’s retention has remained steady even after a​ $3 price increase.

Cavanagh further explained⁣ that integrating linear and streaming operations allows for alignment in programming, marketing, promotion, and monetization across NBC, ⁣Peacock, and the studios, positioning NBCUniversal’s media​ business for growth.

Broadband and Cable Subscriber Trends

Despite gains in wireless, Comcast’s core cable systems business experienced net losses in ‍both broadband and video subscribers. Total domestic broadband customer net losses reached 104,000 in ⁢the latest‌ quarter, while total domestic video customer net losses hit 257,000. However, the ‌company added 414,000 total domestic wireless ⁣lines.

Roberts noted the positive momentum in Content & Experiences, especially​ with the start of robust NBA coverage and the success of‌ Epic Universe, which contributed to a 19 percent revenue growth at ​the company’s theme parks.

Potential Acquisitions ‍and⁢ Future Outlook

Cavanagh also addressed reports of Comcast’s interest in Warner Bros. Revelation, indicating a willingness to consider acquisitions, particularly in the streaming‍ and studio sectors. You can expect that any view we would have about other⁣ media assets that ⁣could ⁣be complementary⁣ to our existing media business​ would be of the ⁤same sort. ‍So ​in this case, it would be streaming assets⁣ and studio‍ assets, ⁣ Cavanagh ⁢said. So I think in‍ light of that, what we’d be looking for and‌ what we’re going⁣ to look like post-divest and spin, I think more things⁤ are viable than maybe some of the public commentary that’s out there.

Key Data Summary

did You⁣ Know?

Comcast’s planned separation into two companies reflects a ⁢broader industry trend of media conglomerates streamlining their operations to focus⁣ on core strengths ⁣in the streaming era.

Pro Tip:

Keep an eye on Peacock’s subscriber growth and ad revenue as key indicators of⁤ Comcast’s success in the streaming market.

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